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Setting Up Your Wave 
® 
 Radio 
Setting up the remote control 
WARNING:  
Keep the remote control battery away from children. It may cause a fire or chem-
ical burn if mishandled. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100˚C (212˚F), or inciner-
ate. Dispose of used battery promptly. Replace only with a battery of the correct type and 
model number. 
Your remote control may be one of two types. Each is identified by the way the battery com-
partment unlocks to install or replace the battery (Figure 4 or Figure 5).
1. Place the remote control face down on a flat surface.
2. If your remote has a slot on the back (Figure 4), follow step A. Otherwise, follow step B 
and refer to Figure 5:
A. Insert the tip of a ballpoint pen into the slot. Push to the side as shown and hold. 
Slide the battery compartment open with your finger.
B. Using your finger, push the tab lock to the side as shown and hold. Slide the battery 
compartment open. 
Figure 4 
Locating the slot-type 
safety lock 
Figure 5 
Locating the tab-type safety 
lock
See operating
instructions for types of
battery to be used
See operating
instructions for types of
battery to be used
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See operating
instructions for types of
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Setting Up Your Wave 
® 
 Radio 
Note:  
Use only a Duracell, Eveready, Maxell, or Toshiba CR2032 or DL2032 lithium battery 
(available at electronics stores). If you have difficulty finding a replacement battery, contact 
Bose 
® 
 Customer Service. (See phone numbers on the inside back cover.) 
3. Keeping the remote control face down, insert the new battery into the compartment with 
the + symbol facing up.
4. Gently slide the battery compartment closed. It locks automatically.
5. Use the supplied mounting strip if you want to attach the remote to a surface in your lis-
tening room. Peel off the protective backing to stick one piece to the back of the remote 
and the other to the selected surface (Figure 6). 
Figure 6
Installing the mounting strip 
for the remote control
CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same 
or equivalent type.
See operating
instructions for types of
battery to be used 
						

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Setting Up Your Wave® Radio
Connecting other components
You can use your Wave radio to improve the sound of a CD player, tape player, or TV. You can 
also use your radio as extension speakers for a Bose® Lifestyle® music system. Connect one 
of these components to the right and left AUX IN jacks. 
To play your radio through external speakers, connect Bose powered speakers to the radio’s 
right and left VARIABLE OUT jacks. Audio cables for these connections are available at elec-
tronics stores, or by calling Bose Product and Technical Support.
Most audio cables are color coded. Match the red plug to the R (red) jack and the black or 
white plug to the L (white) jack (Figure 7).
Note: Connecting components or speakers to the VARIABLE OUT jacks shuts off the radio 
speakers.
Figure 7
Connecting another com-
ponent
Using other components
Select your CD player, tape player, or other auxiliary source by pressing the AUX button. 
Adjust the listening volume with the Volume buttons. Control all other functions, including on/
off, at the source, referring to its owner’s manual, if necessary. 
Control your auxiliary powered speakers from the Wave radio. If these speakers have a vol-
ume control, you may use it.
Note: Recording from your Wave radio is not recommended. Connecting a tape recorder to 
the VARIABLE OUT jacks shuts off the radio speakers, preventing you from monitoring the 
recording volume. 
RAUX INL
VARIABLE OUT 
						

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Setting Up Your Wave® Radio
ComponentCableConnection at 
component
Connection at 
Wave radio Notes
Portable CD or tape 
playerOne miniplug-to-stereo 
audio cableHeadphone jack
For best sound, set 
the player volume 
control to approxi-
mately 3/4 of maxi-
mum volume.AUX IN jacks
CD player, tape deck, 
or VCR
One stereo audio cable Audio output jacks
If there are two sets 
of outputs (fixed and 
variable), use fixed so 
that the volume can 
be controlled from the 
radio.AUX  IN  jacks Recording from your Wave radio is 
not recommended because con-
necting cables to the VARIABLE 
OUT jacks shuts off the radio 
speakers, preventing you from 
monitoring the recording volume.
Television
Use a standard RCA 
cable for a TV with stereo 
output jacks.
Use a standard “Y” 
adapter for a TV with a 
single (mono) audio out-
put jack.
You may need a special 
adapter (such as a 
miniplug stereo audio 
cable) for a TV with a 
headphone outlet.Audio output jacks
If there are two sets 
of outputs (fixed and 
variable), use fixed so 
that the volume can 
be controlled from the 
radio.AUX IN jacks To make sure the sound seems to 
come from the screen, place the 
Wave radio close to the TV. 
Bose
® Lifestyle® 
music systemStereo cable with male-
to-male RCA plugs.TAPE (REC) jacksAUX IN jacks
Powered speakers 
with volume control
Use the audio input 
cable that came with 
your speakers.Speaker system input 
(as described in the 
speaker owner’s 
guide)VARIABLE OUT jacks If your powered speaker audio 
input cable has three connectors 
on each end, use only the two 
connectors that look alike to con-
nect to the Wave radio outputs. 
DO NOT USE THE THIRD CON-
NECTOR.
Connecting powered speakers to 
the VARIABLE OUT jacks shuts 
off the radio speakers.
RLAUX IN
RLAUX IN
RLAUX IN
®RLAUX IN
VARIABLE OUT 
						

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Operating Your Wave® Radio
Operating the remote control
You can use the remote control (Figure 8) to operate the most frequently used functions of the 
radio and alarms. Aim the remote control at the display of your Wave radio. Use the remote 
buttons in the same way you use the radio control panel. The remote normally works up to 20 
feet (6.1 m) in front of the radio, and 6 feet (1.8 m) to either side. Replace the remote control 
battery when it stops operating, or its range seems reduced (normally every year or two). 
Keep in mind that lighting and other room conditions, in addition to battery age, can affect the 
operating range of an infrared remote control.
Figure 8
The Wave radio remote
TimeAlarmSleep
TuningStation
VolumeMute
AUXAM
FM
 On
Off
Wave Radio 1
23
4
5
6
Presets
Set or check the
wakeup timeSelects radio, tone,
both, or no alarm
Tunes up or down
the AM or FM band
Turns on and stores
or selects a preset
station
Raises or lowers
volume
Turns the radio on
and selects AUXSets timed shutoff
Displays current station
Mutes/unmutes the radio
Turns the radio on/off,
deactivates the alarm
Turns the radio on and
selects AM or FM 
						

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Operating Your Wave® Radio
Operating the radio control panel
Most of the functions of the clock and the radio are operated by similar buttons on the control 
panel or the remote control (Figure 9). You can access additional functions by pressing two 
control panel buttons simultaneously (such as both Tuning buttons to display the station), 
which requires a separate button on the remote (Station). 
The control panel On/Off and VOLUME buttons have raised ridges to help you locate these 
frequently used buttons.
Figure 9
The Wave radio control 
panel
Alarm ModeAlarm
SetClock
Set
Volume
Presets 123
456Tuning
Sleep/Snooze
AUXAM/FMOn/Off
Wave Radio
Selects radio, tone,
both, or no alarm
Sets or checks the
wakeup time
Turns on and stores
or selects a preset
station
Raises or lowers
volume
Turns the radio on
and selects AUXSets the time
Tunes the radio; displays
the current station when
pressed together
Turns the radio
on and selects
AM or FM
Turns the radio on/off,
deactivates the alarm
Sets timed shutoff 
						

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Operating Your Wave® Radio
Reading the clock display
You can set the Wave radio to always show either the clock display (Figure 10) or the radio 
display when the radio is on.
To change the display mode, press and hold Clock Set, and then press the AM/FM button. 
To make additional changes to the display, see “Customizing the display” on page 18.
Figure 10
The clock display
Setting the time
SLEEP
PM
ALARM
ALARM 2
AM
Shows current time, wakeup time, sleep time,
station frequency, or volume settingIndicates ALARM is
set for radio alarmIndicates ALARM
is selected
Indicates ALARM is
set for tone alarm
Indicates ALARM 2
is selected
Indicates sleep modeIndicates AM or PM
Indicates ALARM 2 is
set for radio alarm
Indicates ALARM 2 is
set for tone alarm
FunctionControl panelRemote control
To set the clock – Hold down the Clock 
Set button and press Tuning up (4) or down 
(3). The time display changes slowly at first, 
then faster. Release the Tuning button to stop.Use the control panel 
to select this feature.
Alarm ModeAlarm
SetClock
Set
Volume
Presets 123
456Tuning
Sleep/SnoozeAUXAM/FMOn/Off
Wave Radio
TimeAlarmSleepTuningStation
VolumeMute
AUXAM
FM On
OffWave Radio 1
23
4
5
6
Presets
Tuning
Clock
Set 
						

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Operating Your Wave® Radio
Customizing the display
FunctionControl panel
To set AM/PM (12 hour) or Military (24 hour) time – Press 
the On/Off button once to turn your Wave radio off.
Press and hold Clock Set, and then press On/Off to switch between 
AM/PM (12 HR) or military (24 HR) formats
To set the display to clock or radio mode – In the clock 
mode, the display shows the time while the radio is on; In radio mode, 
the display shows the selected radio station.
With the radio turned on, press and hold Clock Set and then press the 
AM/FM button to switch between clock and radio modes.
To adjust the display brightness – In low light situations, the 
display dims automatically.
To adjust the brightness level for the automatic dim setting:
• Hold down the Clock Set button while pressing Volume up to view 
the 10 levels of increasing brightness.
• Hold down the Clock Set button while pressing Volume up or down 
to select you preferred setting.
The selected setting is retained by the radio with the 9V battery as 
backup in case of power loss.
Alarm ModeAlarm
SetClock
Set
Volume
Presets 123
456Tuning
Sleep/SnoozeAUXAM/FMOn/Off
Wave Radio
Clock
Set
On/Off
On/Offand
Clock
SetAM/FMand
Clock
Set
Volume
and 
						

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Operating Your Wave® Radio
Listening to the radio
FunctionControl panelRemote control
To turn on/off – Press once to turn on (to the last source played) or off. Or, 
press AM/FM or any Presets button to turn the radio on.
To adjust the volume – While the radio is either on or off, press and hold 
either button to adjust the volume. The display shows the volume level, from 
0 (silent) to 99 (loud).
To select AM or FM – If the radio is off or in the AUX mode, press to 
select the radio. Press again to change between AM and FM.
To tune in a station – Press and hold either button until the desired sta-
tion is selected.
To seek a station – Press and hold either button until you hear a beep. 
Release to find the next strong station.
To preset up to 6 AM and 6 FM stations – Use the Tuning buttons to 
find the desired station. Then hold down any Presets button until you hear a 
beep. The station is now preset to that number.
To select a preset station – Choose AM or FM. Press the Presets but-
ton for the station you want.
To display the selected station – If the display is in clock mode and 
the radio is on, press both Tuning buttons (control panel) together or press 
Station (remote).
To mute the sound – On the remote control ONLY, press to silence the 
radio. Press again to restore volume.Use the remote control to 
select this function.
To listen to a component connected to AUX – Press to turn on the 
radio in AUX mode. This does not turn on the component.
To go to sleep listening to music – Press Sleep to set the automatic 
shutoff time. Initially, the display shows you the first setting of 75 minutes. 
Press again to change the automatic shutoff time to 60, 45, 30, 15, 10, 5, or 
0.
Alarm ModeAlarm
SetClock
Set
Volume
Presets 123
456Tuning
Sleep/SnoozeAUXAM/FMOn/Off
Wave Radio
TimeAlarmSleepTuningStation
VolumeMute
AUXAM
FM On
OffWave Radio 1
23
4
5
6
Presets
On/Off On
Off
Volume
Volume
AM/FMAM
FM
Tuning
Tuning
Tuning
Tuning
Tuning
123
456Presets1
23
4
5
6PresetsTuning
123
456PresetsAM/FM1
23
4
5
6PresetsAM
FM
Tuning
Station
Mute
AUXAUX
Sleep/SnoozeSleep 
						

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Operating Your Wave® Radio
Reading the radio display
You can set the Wave radio to always show either the clock display or the radio display (Fig-
ure 11) when the radio is on.
To change the display mode, press and hold Clock Set, and then press the AM/FM button.
To make additional changes to the display, see “Customizing the display” on page 18.
Figure 11
The radio display
AUX FM
STEREO
VOL AM
SEEK
PRESET
123456
Indicates FM
stereo broadcast
Indicates
volume setting
is displayed
Indicates radio
is searching for the
next strong station
Indicates a preset
station is setIndicates the selected
preset station Indicates the selected
sound sourceShows station frequency, current time,
wakeup time, sleep time, or volume setting